As of May 22, the requirement to wear protective masks outdoors has been lifted. In public indoor spaces and in queues (including outdoors), wearing a mask is still mandatory. A minimum fine of 30 euros is предусмотрed for not wearing a mask.
Thus, in line with the favorable epidemiological situation in Montenegro, the Ministry of Health has eased the current measures. The new measures are in effect until May 28.
“Infection rates have decreased in all regions of Montenegro. The epidemiological situation remains most favorable in the southern region of Montenegro, where the 14-day cumulative incidence per 100,000 inhabitants has fallen below 100,” said Igor Galić, Director of the Institute of Public Health.
Let us recall that mass vaccination of Montenegro’s citizens began on May 4 and produced the following results: by May 19, 151,522 vaccine doses had been administered, of which 116,481 citizens had received the first dose, and 35,041 had been fully vaccinated.
“Montenegro has vaccinated a larger share of its population compared to Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo when it comes to countries in the region, as well as compared to Bulgaria, an EU member state, Ukraine, and Moldova,” Igor Galić added.
Entry rules for Montenegro
Entry conditions for foreign citizens in Montenegro have not changed.
Citizens of Montenegro and tourists from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine are allowed to enter Montenegro without a PCR test for coronavirus, as well as without a positive IgG antibody test or a vaccination certificate.
These rules also apply to those entering from Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania.
Important: some airlines require a PCR test in order to board the plane. Check the information with your tour operator or airline.
All other citizens entering Montenegro are allowed entry with a PCR test no older than 48 hours, or with a positive IgG antibody test no older than 30 days, or with proof of having received the second vaccine dose at least seven days before entering Montenegro.
We would also like to remind you that citizens of the Russian Federation may enter, transit through, and stay in Montenegro without a visa from April 1 to October 31 of this year for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, counting from the day of first entry, provided they have a valid travel document.
For citizens of Belarus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan, visa-free stay is limited to 30 days in the same period.
For citizens of Ukraine, this requirement (90 days in a 180-day period) applies year-round.